Automotive Engineers

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Low Risk
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
25%
(Low Risk)
POLLING
36%
(Low Risk, Based on 102 votes)
Average: 30%
LABOR DEMAND *
GROWTH
9.1%
by year 2034
WAGES
$102,320
or $49.19 per hour
Volume
286,760
as of 2024

Employment data isn't available specifically for this occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so we are using the data from Mechanical Engineers.

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JOB SCORE
7.9/10
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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

25% (Low Risk)

Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.

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User poll

36% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 25% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Automotive Engineers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Mechanical Engineers' job openings is expected to rise 9.1% by 2034

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2024, the median annual wage for 'Mechanical Engineers' was $102,320, or $49 per hour

'Mechanical Engineers' were paid 106.7% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $49,500

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2024 there were 286,760 people employed as 'Mechanical Engineers' within the United States.

This represents around 0.19% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 537 people are employed as 'Mechanical Engineers'.

Job description

Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.

SOC Code: 17-2141.02

Comments (1)

Mimmu (Low)
18 Sep 2025 18:50
Too many "Design" choices to take
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